2026 Annual Educational Conference and Exhibit Show

Below are the titles and descriptions of the 2026 Conference Workshops. 

2025 Labor and Employment Update Labor and employment law requirements are constantly developing and changing, and 2025 has been no exception. This session will review recent legal changes, key court decisions, new regulations, collective bargaining trends, and other new developments that affect the municipal workplace.
5 Keys to a Successful Pavement Preservation Project In this workshop, participants will learn the five keys to making every pavement preservation project a successful one. From project inception through final closeout, this information is intended to assist townships in managing costs, minimizing complications, and achieving effective results for municipal pavement preservation.
ABC's of Liquid Fuels Tax Funds This session will provide an overview of municipal liquid fuels tax funds, including how they are allocated, the rules and regulations for using them, allowable expenditures, reporting requirements, common audit findings, and the resources available from PennDOT for municipal officials related to these funds.
ACRE 101 and Regulations Governing Agricultural Activities This workshop will provide background education about the assorted agricultural and environmental laws and regulations that cover agriculture statewide, and what municipalities can and cannot regulate. The session will also lead to a better understanding of why the ACRE law exists, what the process is like, and how it could potentially impact your municipality. Speakers are expected to include a former and current ACRE attorney to explain the regulations and the process.
AI in Townships: What's New in 2026? This workshop will introduce township officials to the practical applications of artificial intelligence, focusing on how ChatGPT and other tools can streamline communication, automate routine tasks, and enhance community engagement. Participants will explore real-world scenarios, see live demonstrations, and take part in interactive activities that highlight how AI can support efficiency, informed decision-making, and better service delivery.
AI Wants a Home in Your Township: A Mock Data Center Hearing Join Barley Snyder attorneys in an engaging and educational interactive experience that delves into the complexities of a special exception application for a data center development. This session will simulate real-world applications featuring township staff, township solicitors, elected officials, a developer, and objectors from the audience. Participants will learn how to effectively handle complex zoning matters in their municipality.
AI-Powered Roadway Management: RVE & Vialytics Partnership Learn how RVE and Vialytics Americas Inc. are transforming transportation infrastructure management using AI and smartphone-based digital imaging. The system automates roadway assessments—pavement, signs, manholes, storm drains—providing objective, consistent, and accurate data. Integrating this with RVE’s engineering expertise enables municipalities to optimize maintenance, extend infrastructure life, accelerate decisions, reduce costs, and deliver smarter, data-driven solutions.
Animal Incident Response and Authority in Your Township Navigating animal incident response is a challenging endeavor in Pennsylvania. This presentation will include a discussion about animal incident response, hot topics involving dogs and cats, standard operating procedures, and the training of qualified personnel to handle these calls. Ensuring the welfare of distressed animals in compliance with PA’s complex enforcement laws will mitigate liability and build trust in the community.
Asphalt Rejuvenation: A Remedy for Extending Pavement Life This workshop will give townships up-to-date information on how asphalt rejuvenation is being used in Pennsylvania to extend the life of Superpave mixes. The session will illustrate how this pavement preservation tool is used to help stretch agency road dollars. Instructors will show side-by-side results of treated versus untreated pavements and share updated specifications, best construction practices, and overall cost to the agency.
Back to Basics: Cashflows, Diversification, & Projections Over the last few years, municipalities have experienced major changes to their cash flows due to the pandemic, stimulus funds, and economic changes. During this session, we will introduce and explore key considerations in developing cash flow projections, investment strategies for different types of funds (including bond proceeds), and earnings projection analyses.
Back to Basics: Posted & Bonded Roads Program Best Practices This workshop will discuss how to post a road, the types of roadway postings, vehicle exemptions, and weather-related restrictions to prevent damage and protect critical infrastructure. The presentation will include open discussion and question-and-answer sessions to provide guidance and share best practices and tips to help townships effectively manage their posted road programs without "busting the budget."
Best Management Practices for People, Politics & the Public This workshop will focus on navigating high-conflict scenarios that may arise in the management of a township. The presentation will include a discussion on managing personnel issues, wayward elected officials, and passionate members of the public.
Building Better Parks: Infrastructure & Capital Planning Designed to give participants practical tools and current methods for planning parks, recreation, and trails improvements, this workshop will cover assessing existing facilities, engaging the public to identify community needs, conceptual planning and design, and developing capital plans with funding options. It will also highlight playground design details that improve accessibility, foster inclusion, and reduce maintenance.
Cementitious Solutions for Township Roads and Streets This session will provide information about a variety of cementitious and concrete options that can be used to provide economical and long-term solutions for maintaining and enhancing roadway infrastructure. The presentation will include a discussion on concrete overlays, particularly applicable for intersections. For townships responsible for maintaining older concrete pavement, cost-effective repair strategies that have been successfully used will also be discussed.
Cleaning Up Costly Traps in Collective Bargaining Agreements Collective bargaining agreements contain health care, pension, benefits, and other language that is easily overlooked but can carry a high cost to your township. This session will discuss identifying and eliminating CBA provisions that increase costs and limit management rights. The session will also cover health care and pension trends in bargaining and interest arbitration, and suggestions for bargaining proposals to make those benefit costs more sustainable.
Community Planning in the Face of Declining Population This workshop will share information about population changes and demographics in rural and urban Pennsylvania, based primarily on population projections and Census estimates through 2024, and explore how these changes might affect townships. The workshop will engage audience members by prompting them to explore possible actions through community planning methods and tools, as highlighted in the Center for Rural Pennsylvania’s recently released Community Planning Handbook.
Cracks, Cameras, & Capital Plans for Pavement Intelligence This session will explore how streaming HD video, AI-supported condition assessments, and expert pavement analysis transform how municipalities manage their road networks. Learn how pairing ASTM-aligned PCI scoring with AI and quality control delivers accurate data, innovative treatment plans, and defensible decisions. Attendees will walk away with practical, proven strategies to modernize their pavement programs, maximize budgets, and improve road conditions across their communities.
Creating a New Festival in a Rural County Events in rural areas face unique conditions, which influence how they are planned, promoted, and perceived by participants. This workshop will focus on economics, historical context, and community partnerships. Using the highly successful inaugural Pennsylvania Chestnut Festival as an example, workshop facilitators will review the economic benefits, community partnerships, and historical heritage in planning local festivals.
Data Centers? A Mock Conditional Use Hearing Revived What is a data center? Do you want to permit it by conditional use? How can you prepare for and run an efficient and thorough conditional use hearing that surely will be in the spotlight? These and other questions about data center development will be answered during a mock conditional use hearing.
Data-Driven Planning and Its Impact on Local Land Use This session will explore how municipalities can harness data to make smarter, more responsive land use decisions. Real-world examples will show how property valuation, housing market trends, and local economic indicators can inform zoning and planning strategies in mixed-use development, small-scale agriculture, and middle housing. Participants will learn how data can support regulatory updates, guide comprehensive planning, and address housing shortages and farmland preservation.
Decoding Grant Success: PennDOT's Traffic Grant Programs This workshop is designed to give participants an understanding of PennDOT's two traffic grant programs by providing background on the programs, an overview of the requirements to qualify for each grant, an introduction to each program’s application process, an overview of how to process a reimbursement request if the proposed project is selected, and correct contacts for guidance during the program's duration.
Difficult Conversations: Tools for Clarity and Confidence Participants will learn how to reframe conflict as an opportunity for growth, apply a practical framework for communication, and practice assertive language that fosters understanding, rather than defensiveness. Through real-world examples, reflection prompts, and audience engagement, attendees will leave equipped to handle uncomfortable moments with greater emotional intelligence and professional poise. This session offers tools to transform tension into trust and awkwardness into alignment.
Digital Confidence 101: Tech Shortcuts for Everyone Let tech do more of the heavy lifting. This fast-paced session covers real-world tech tips, from keyboard shortcuts to browser tricks and productivity boosters that can make a big difference for a small staff.
Don't Shake on It This workshop will focus on crafting and enforcing strong written documents for personnel management. The presentation will cover job descriptions, performance evaluations, discipline, separation, and employment agreements. The session will be tailored to suit the needs of both union and non-union employers.
Effective Fire Service Coverage on a Budget This workshop will present options for providing effective fire service coverage in ever-challenging times with the rapid decline of volunteers across the state. Strategies include combining already existing positions like fire marshals, building inspectors, etc. to create dual-roled hybrid positions, offering volunteer stipend programs, and exploring other ways to provide coverage and without raising taxes. The session will also review NFPA standards and grant funding options.
Event Planning & Fundraising: Simplified for Success Learn the art of planning unforgettable events and raising funds without the stress! This hands-on class will guide you through brainstorming creative ideas, navigating common challenges, and mastering budgeting and donation strategies. Perfect for beginners or anyone looking to make their events run smoothly and successfully.
Evolving Trends & Best Practices in Bid Management Townships face shifting challenges—tight budgets, changing technology, supply chain issues, and finding qualified bidders. Ready to spark some fresh ideas? Dive into this lively session to discover how townships can harness best practices and creative strategies to achieve real results in today’s dynamic bidding landscape—all while staying true to the core requirements of public bidding.
Finance Officers’ Feud This session will review recent economic and capital markets developments. We will discuss how local government investments may be affected by economic events such as changing inflation, geopolitical events, and the actions of the Federal Reserve. In a fun, interactive game, we will review a broad spectrum of terms and topics that finance and treasury management professionals are dealing with on a daily basis. Make sure you come ready to play!
From Information to Engagement Residents expect more than notices, they want connection. This session helps officials modernize outreach through social media, newsletters, and digital platforms. Attendees will leave with actionable strategies to increase participation, improve transparency, and strengthen community engagement.
Funding the Vision: Parks and Recreation Success Stories Staff of DCNR’s Bureau of Recreation & Conservation will walk participants through the opportunities and challenges of providing quality recreational facilities and programs for their community. They will discuss various programs and funding opportunities and how they have worked for other municipalities. Completed grant-funded projects will be shared to highlight successes and show how they navigated the process. Attendee participation and engagement will be strongly encouraged.
Getting Ahead in a Small Office If you are wearing five hats and still behind, this workshop is for you. The presentation will cover practical strategies for tackling backlogs, using tech for shortcuts, and making time for professional growth, even in the smallest township office.
How Does the New MUTCD Affect TCDs on Your Roads? This session will provide an overview of the key modifications resulting from the MUTCD 2023 update and their implications for traffic control devices on local roads. Topics covered include criteria for sign type/placement, updated standards for crosswalks, new sign designs, and the incorporation of innovative safety practices. Attendees will gain practical insights into implementing these changes effectively on local roads to improve safety, compliance, and overall traffic management.
How to Discipline Employees and Make It Stick This workshop will focus on the best practices for township management when disciplining employees, whether they are union or non-union, and how to put the township in the best position to win at arbitration. The session will review what proper employee evaluations, disciplinary charges, and a thorough disciplinary policy should look like and advise on potential pitfalls.
Investing in Life: Do You Have the EMS You Deserve? Quality EMS is more than fast response. This session will help municipalities look at four pillars of quality EMS: clinical quality (evidence-based care and strong oversight), financial health (transparent budgets, sustainable funding, reinvestment), governance & management (accountable leadership, long-term planning), and staff (skilled providers, retention, ongoing training). These elements ensure the reliable, life-saving service your community deserves.

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It’s Easier Than You Think: Planning with Your Neighbors What if your municipality didn’t have to host every land use? Multimunicipal planning, enabled by PA’s Municipalities Planning Code Article XI, lets communities share land use responsibilities and protect what matters, all while meeting state requirements. Through collaboration in data, mapping, facilitation, and grants, local governments save money, secure funding, and tackle mutual issues. Come learn about real planning and zoning examples from retaining farmland to shaping growth together.
Using Conservatorship and Land Banks to Eliminate Blight Designed for officials with limited time but unlimited responsibilities, this session cuts through jargon to explain what land banks are and how they can help cut costs, build the tax base, and grow housing choice. It will also discuss the Abandoned and Blighted Property Conservatorship Act, which gave a powerful tool to municipalities long in need of ways to elimininate blight. Participants will have a chance to workshop hot spots in their own communities. This session blends expert insight, practical details, and useful, hands-on application.
Land Use & Zoning Law Update 2026 This workshop will provide a summary of current land use and zoning laws in Pennsylvania, including recent court decisions from 2025 through early 2026. The session will focus on the practical impacts of new statutes and court decisions on municipalities and planners. Interesting news stories related to land use and zoning issues may be discussed. Question-and-answer time will be provided to allow participants to inquire about issues not specifically addressed.
Low-Tech, No-Tech, and (Often) Cheap IT Security Strategies Designed to challenge participants to evaluate township IT security differently, this workshop will cover a range of topics, including evaluation strategies to identify security risks, key low-tech and no-tech security strategies, critical policies to ensure IT security, and tools participants can use the next day to effect change.
Making Financial Reports Easy for Everyone Turn financial data into decisions. This session shows how to present budget information so that even people without financial backgrounds can understand and engage. Learn how to use visuals, language, and structure that build trust and improve transparency.
Media Relations for Municipal Officials Like it or not, there will be times when you must interact with the media. This workshop will show you ways to work with and build good and lasting relationships with the media.
Mid-Block and Trail Crossing Safety This workshop will discuss PennDOT's new policy on mid-block and trail crossings and specifically address safety concerns and countermeasures for the crossings. The session will present examples of several crossings from Pennsylvania townships to highlight the process for the studies, as well as examples of safety countermeasures. The session will also have time available to review locations directly from the participants.
Misconceptions About Pennsylvania Labor & Employment Law Each day, municipal employers confront issues that they may believe are easily addressed because they have discussed or heard about these issues many times before. In many cases, however, the issues are being addressed incorrectly or employers do not truly understand the issue. This presentation will identify some of the most misunderstood issues in labor and employment law and how to address them.
Mission Ready: Leading Fire Service Transitions with Courage This session explores how municipalities can address declining volunteerism and rising service demands. Learn how data, transparency, and leadership are driving real change that ensures mission readiness. Designed for public safety decision-makers, this session will emphasize the importance of leadership setting expectations, funding fire services strategically, and building a culture of accountability. It will also cover national best practices and municipal responsibilities.
Multimunicipal Comprehensive Plans This workshop will discuss the benefits of multimunicipal comprehensive plans, which allow multiple municipalities to share zoning uses, eliiminating the need for each municipality to provide for every use. This has been a successful tool to control development and preserve community character in the Lehigh Valley.
Municipal Labor Negotiations in the Current Economy Whatever level of experience you have with negotiations, this workshop will help you address all aspects of the negotiations. The session will cover the requirements for conducting negotiations under Act 195 and Act 111, as well as for binding interest arbitration where applicable. It will also discuss pitfalls and goals to be considered during the negotiations process and identify some potholes that municipalities fall into during negotiations and how to avoid them.
Municipal Legal Update, Game-Show Style This session will be an interactive discussion in a game show format of recent cases, legislation, and developing legal matters.
Municipal Recycling Grants/Organics Management This workshop will give attendees information about municipal-level DEP recycling grants and organic (food waste/leaf & yard waste) management. It will cover such topics as DEP recycling grants, collection/processing of organic materials, and DEP authorizations/permits related to organics. Discussions will include captive versus noncaptive organics processing, on-site composting and/or anaerobic digestion, organics best management practices, and applying for municipal recycling grants.
Municipal Stormwater Basics Stormwater management might sound technical, but it’s about something we all experience: rainwater and where it goes. This workshop will break down concepts into everyday language: identifying factors that generate stormwater, differences between rate and volume of runoff, how stormwater is managed, various types of stormwater control measures (SCMs) that are employed to manage rate and/or volume after construction, identifying stormwater regulations, and how storm inlets and pipes are designed.
Navigating Cyber Risks, Trends & Cyber-Insurance Strategies This interactive panel workshop will explore evolving cyber threats facing municipalities and how cyber-insurance can support risk mitigation. Experts in cybersecurity, insurance, and law will share best practices, case studies, and strategies for building cyber resilience. Attendees will gain insights into threat trends, effective mitigation strategies, long-term cost savings, insurance coverage, budgeting, compliance, and integrated risk management tailored to the needs of local governments.
Navigating the New MS4 Permit: Improving Water Quality The new MS4 General Permit shifts the commonwealth’s current water quality improvement approach of reducing sediment and nutrient pollutants from urban sources to managing stormwater runoff volume, creating opportunities to address localized flooding concerns while improving Pennsylvania’s waters. This session outlines key changes and how they can support broader municipal objectives. The session will include a demo of the MEP Calculator and review tools for intermunicipal MS4 collaboration.
NFIP Compliance Audits Are Coming: Is Your Township Ready? Townships across Pennsylvania that participate in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) will soon undergo FEMA compliance audits. These audits will evaluate how well municipalities are managing their floodplain programs and adhering to NFIP requirements. This session will review what these audits entail and how to prepare, walk through the self-assessment process, review compliance scoring, and highlight common pitfalls that could put your township at risk of non-compliance.
Nothing Says Progress Like 12 Copies & a Missing Signature. The workshop will provide a foundation of land development, minor subdivision, and lot consolidation from submission to recording for municipalities to build on. It will also cover extensions, including who asks for them and when, planning commissions' versus supervisors' roles in the plan process, resolution, recording, and permitting.
Pavement Preservation: Managing Your Road Network Pavements are often an agency's most expensive asset. Developing a preservation mindset allows an agency to keep good roads in good condition and increase pavement service life without resorting to expensive rehabilitation. In this workshop, participants will perform an exercise to help them determine the value of the pavements they manage and learn about asset management techniques, such as remaining service life and equivalent annual cost. We will also review pavement preservation techniques.
PennSTART & TIM: Township Readiness Saves Lives When every second counts, coordination saves lives. This session introduces PennSTART — a statewide resource advancing traffic incident management (TIM) — and shows why township leaders are essential to its success. Learn how to develop local TIM programs that foster inter-agency cooperation and proactive response.
PENNVEST: Water Project Financing Overview and Updates This workshop will provide an overview of PENNVEST funding programs for water projects, changes to the programs, and new funding opportunities. PENNVEST staff will also discuss the latest updates on accessing federal funding.
Planning Today for Your Township's Tomorrow. This workshop will explore how to plan for transition and the future by identifying key work functions, learning how to draft policy and procedure, and discussing other ways that townships can prepare for tomorrow. What if that long-time employee who knows everything should leave? Do you know all the passwords, bank accounts, and key people your municipality works with? Is that information kept current? By planning for the future, you will become more efficient and prepared today!
Proposed Revisions: Act 537 Regulations, Chapters 71-73 This presentation will provide attendees with an update on the proposed draft revisions to Title 25, Chapter 71: Administration of Sewage Facilities Planning Program, Chapter 72: Administration of Sewage Facilities Permitting Program, and Chapter 73: Standards for Onlot Sewage Treatment Facilities. The discussion will include an overview of the Act 537 Sewage Facilities program, major goals of the rule-making, highlights of the revisions, and status of the proposed rule-making.
QuickBooks Roundtable This session will provide opportunity for an open discussion on QuickBooks Accounting Software, facilitated by a Certified QuickBooks Pro Advisor and a seasoned township secretary of 35 years.
Resilient Bridges: Rapid Replacement for Flood Zones Repeated flooding damaged a rural bridge near Charleston, WV, cutting off access to a local community. WV DOH chose a modular bridge system for rapid installation, resilience, and reduced maintenance. Initially planned as a deck replacement, the project evolved into a full bridge rebuild using prefabricated formwork and corrosion-resistant materials. This workshop will review this case, which presents a replicable approach to restore access quickly in flood-prone, resource-constrained areas.
Responsibilities of Townships with Traffic Signals  
Right-to-Know Law and Sunshine Act Update This workshop will provide an overview of significant decisions under the Right-to-Know Law and Sunshine Act in the last year from both the courts and the Office of Open Records. It will also cover legislative changes and how they affect townships and their open records officers' and officials' procedures, determinations of what are and are not public records, and open meetings requirements.
Safe Roads, Strong Communities: Leading the Legacy Roadway safety applies everywhere — from rural lanes to busy interstates. Township leaders are key to protecting emergency responders and preventing tragedies. This session explores RealScene tools, powerful tributes, and leadership strategies that honor 169 fallen Pennsylvania responders and build a culture of care across all roads.
Shale Gas: Benefits and Opportunities for Local Communities Designed to provide participants with a current state of the natural gas industry in Pennsylvania, this workshop will identify the benefits and opportunities local communities and residents can realize, from jobs, to energy security, and projects funded through the Impact Tax.
Smarter Public Works: Innovative, Sustainable Facilities How can public works facilities become true community assets? This session reveals strategies to balance efficiency with neighborhood concerns through smart planning, innovative design, and sustainable practices. Learn how municipalities are transforming essential infrastructure into high-performing, community-friendly spaces. Case studies from Forks Township, Pottstown Borough, College Township, Patton Township, and more will inspire practical, lasting solutions.
Solar Ordinance Development: Navigating the Process Utility-scale solar development has continued to show up in most all Pennsylvania counties. Its proliferation is due to the need for increasing amounts of electrical generation capacity, both in PA and on the PJM power grid. This workshop will briefly explore those trends and then move to the specifics of how solar ordinances are being designed and adopted in municipalities across the state. Case studies of successful solar ordinance components will be highlighted.
Stormwater Design Standards for Changing Rainfall Patterns Municipalities across Pennsylvania are increasingly facing stormwater infrastructure challenges due to increasing rainfall intensity. For example, the 2-year, 24-hour rainfall event at Harrisburg was exceeded 14 times since 2000. This presentation introduces the concept of the “Resilient Storm,” a forward-looking approach to stormwater design that reviews observed rainfall patterns and incorporates adjusted rainfall projections to assist in providing long-term infrastructure performance.
Stormwater Management Regulatory Updates In this workshop, representatives from the state Department of Environmental Protection will present current information on the MS4 and construction stormwater (Chapter 102) NPDES programs, including updates to the PAG-13 General Permit for MS4s and the Post-Construction Stormwater Management (PCSM) Manual.
Strengthening Internal Controls in Municipalities This workshop is designed to equip participants with the latest insights on internal controls and fraud prevention in municipal governance. We will delve into key topics, such as the significance of robust internal controls, effective strategies for fraud prevention, and real-world examples of successful implementations. This session is ideal for township officials, employees, and municipal service providers, designed to enhance accountability and transparency in municipal operations.
Strong Relationships Build Better Communities This workshop will provide participants with tips, tools, and regulations while explaining how and why it is beneficial for townships and developers to work together to achieve better communities that are a win for all parties. The audience will be invited to participate in a mock development project for a town center and discuss township priorities, zoning changes, developer requirements, and more.
Study to Station: A Regional Approach to Station Design What happens when municipalities join forces for public safety? This co-presented case study pairs BHA’s principal and director of design with Chief David Lash to trace the Northern York County Regional Police HQ from feasibility to occupancy. Attendees will see how regionalization and purpose-built design improve efficiency, officer wellness, evidence integrity, and municipal stewardship — while gaining replicable tools for facility planning, estimating, financing, and community engagement.
Successfully Navigating DCNR Park Development Grants Managing grants awarded to rehabilitate/develop a park and or hire consultant support can be both challenging and rewarding. This session will provide insights and tips for success to first-time DCNR grant recipients or those who need a refresher in effectively administering DCNR grants. We will address common issues and frequently asked questions pertaining to our grant management process through interactive discussions, case studies, and online demonstrations of our grant portal.
Tax 101: Understanding Local Taxes This session will discuss how local taxes are fundamental to a community's functioning and development. Effective use through transparent budgeting, community engagement, strategic investments, and support of public services ensures that these funds maximize benefits for all residents, fostering a thriving and sustainable local economy. These taxes come in various forms, including real estate, per capita/occupation, and local income taxes, each playing a vital role in the local economy.
The Beginner’s Guide to Workplace Investigations This session will provide an overview of disciplinary issues, including a checklist to ensure supervisors/managers are conducting disciplinary meetings in a legally compliant manner. Walk through practical, real-world scenarios illustrating how to handle employee misconduct for both union-represented and non-union-represented employees. Learn about each stage of a sound investigation — from the initial report to documentation and resolution, including required due process steps.
The Do’s and Don'ts of a Modern Municipal Website Tthis workshop will provide participants with up-to-date information on websites, including what information should be on a municipal website and why; strategies for managing and organizing content; tips for designing websites for a modern audience, with mobile-friendly features and clear navigation; using online strategies and tools, such as surveys and polls to increase participation; and ADA compliance and how and why it is important to meet the upcoming requirements.
The Ethics Act: A Guide to Stay Out of Trouble (& the News) The Ethics Act states that public office is a public trust. Efforts to realize personal financial gain through public office or employment (other than by lawful compensation) is a violation of that trust. In this presentation, learn what the Ethics Act is and how the Ethics Commission enforces it, hear about cases involving some of the most frequently violated provisions, and discover how to spot a potential problem so you can stay on the right side of the Ethics Act, and out of the papers!
The Future of Asset Management: Predict Failure Early RVE partners with VODA.ai to apply AI for water utility management, enabling predictive analysis of pipe condition, lead service lines, leaks and capital planning. AI tools like LeadFinder, Risk Modeling and daVinci analytics help utilities prioritize interventions, optimize budgets, reduce risk and improve resilience. This data-driven approach enhances system reliability, regulatory compliance and decision-making for utilities of all sizes.
Top 10 HR Mistakes and How to Avoid Them This workshop will walk you through the potential pitfalls confronting human resources management and provide constructive strategies to manage risk.
Trending Cybersecurity Threats Toward Local Government Designed to provide participants with up-to-date information on the most active cybersecurity threats of 2025-2026 affecting local government, this workshop will cover a range of topics, including high-frequency cyberattack methods, best practices to avoid cyber incidents, and resiliency strategies to rebound from a cyberattack.
Understanding and Mitigating Risk in Public Funds Investing This session will cover current trends in public finance investing and will review the risks and opportunities public entity investors are facing in the fixed income markets.
Using the PASER System to Evaluate Roadways This presentation will cover the use of the PASER System to evaluate roadway conditions. It will touch on all PASER manuals, including dirt, chip seal, and concrete roadways; however, it will primarily focus on the use of the PASER System to evaluate asphalt pavements. Pavement distresses and their severity levels will be reviewed to help audience members evaluate roadway conditions using the system, and a brief virtual evaluation of various roadways will be conducted for reference.
What Would You Do?? This will be an interactive, high-energy open forum where real-world challenges meet real-time solutions. Come ready to ask your toughest questions, share your experiences, and dive into lively discussions. Through fun role-plays and thought-provoking exercises, you will gain practical insights, sharpen your decision-making skills, and leave feeling more confident and connected. Whether you are a seasoned pro or new to the township scene, this workshop will energize, equip, and empower you.
What's New with Local Hazard Mitigation Planning Join us for a discussion on hazard mitigation planning policy changes, improvement opportunities and lessons learned in the areas of plan participant engagement, risk assessment, capability assessment, and risk reduction strategy development for hazard mitigation plans throughout the commonwealth.
When Public and Private Collaborate: A Success Story This presentation will highlight the innovative collaboration between Penn Township and Southern Chester County EMS in the planning, funding, and development of the new Southern Chester County Emergency Operations Center. The project represents a model of municipal–nonprofit partnership designed to strengthen regional emergency preparedness, enhance public safety coordination, and improve service delivery across multiple jurisdictions in southern Chester County.
Why Agritainment Saves Farms and How to Allow for It This wokshop will explain what "agritainment" is, the purpose behind planning for agritainment in rural zoning, and how to regulate it to mitigate its impacts on your community.
Zoning: Legislative and Case Law Updates 2026 This presentation will provide participants with a summary of the important (and sometimes overlooked) case law and legislative updates affecting our zoning, subdivision, land development, and land use authority. With the new zoning uses, fears of impacts on our communities, and the trend of limiting municipal regulatory authority, it is now more important than ever to be in the know on recent legal updates on these issues.